Appalachian Trail

West Virginia

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3.3 mi

Distance

1,987 ft

Gain

1h 17m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 14 h ago · oldest 14 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Forest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RD

    USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 14 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 51°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike

    OpenWeather14 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,987 ft
Elevation loss
1,987 ft
Highest point
3,901 ft
Lowest point
2,581 ft
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About this trail

The Appalachian Trail in West Virginia is a 6.64-mile out-and-back trail with 1,987 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 3,901 feet.

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